Fishing
A 10-tip countdown to the Minnesota walleye opener
Whoa! It’s finally here: the 2026 Minnesota walleye fishing opener.
Every year is different, which makes it fun and challenging. Ice-out dates, daily temperatures, the spawning schedule, and other unforeseen variables can make it
Michigan Fishing Report – May 6, 2026
Good numbers of steelhead were caught over the last week following a push of fresh fish here.
Pro Tip of the Week: Top tips for May 9th, opening-day walleyes
It’s finally here, opener of walleye season in Minnesota.
If you’re like me, you have been anticipating this weekend for a whole year. After what seemed like a cool spring so far, and now
Five keys to finding and catching more walleyes this spring
Minnesota’s fishing opener arrives on May 9 and along with it comes a great sense of anticipation. When it comes to participation, the opener is a big deal. For many, this is one of the
Farm Bill clears U.S. House
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – commonly known as the “Farm Bill” – cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, April 30 in a 224-200 vote.
It now heads
Minnesota DNR showcases first phase of state’s new electronic licensing system
The Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system (ELS) is one step closer to launching for residents across the state.
The DNR hosted a preview last Thursday, April 30 at its headquarters outlining what the first
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR certifies new C&R record sturgeon
St. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR on Monday said that it has certified a new catch-and-release record lake sturgeon, an 80-inch fish caught by Travis Keating April 18 on the Rainy River in Lake
Michigan bill bumps preserved fish limits
A bill that passed the Michigan House would increase individual fish possession limits – but anglers in the state shouldn’t see it as a need to buy bigger live wells or stringers.
The limit
Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania has a catfish conundrum
Pennsylvania sits astride two major drainages: Streams in the west drain into the Ohio River, and that water ends up in the Gulf of America; the rest of the state drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
